Plane crashes near Connecticut airport, 2 people rescued

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Small Plane Crashes into Long Island Sound, Occupants Survive

On a Sunday morning, a small plane crashed into the Long Island Sound off Connecticut, but miraculously, the two people on board survived with only cuts, according to authorities.

The Piper PA-32 aircraft went down near Thimble Islands approximately 10 minutes after taking off from Bridgeport, as reported by Newsday.

An airplane crashed into the Long Island Sound early Sunday morning shortly after takeoff, according to reports. Getty Images

The plane went into the water and sank, while its occupants suffered minor injuries, officials said. U.S. Coast Guard Station New Haven

Prior to the crash, the occupants made a distress call and were instructed to land at Tweed New Haven Airport for an emergency landing. Unfortunately, they were unable to reach the airport and the plane ended up in the water, sinking shortly after.

Despite the harrowing experience, the occupants sustained minor injuries and were found wet, cold, with cuts on their hands and face, according to a Coast Guard spokesperson.

This is a developing story. Stay tuned for further updates.